Hi guys, I'd like to buy an older version of FCP to cut my teeth on. I'm getting ready to buy a new G5, but I'd like to save as much as I could on the software. So, if anybody has an older version of FCP for sale let me know. Thanks.

Don't buy anything older than FCP 4 because it will be very slow and limited. Versions through FCP 3 were MacOS 9 applications which didn't take real advantage of the hardware. FCP 3 was ported to OS X but is not native and performance is really slow. And besides that, it won't install under MacOS 10.4.

Also, be certain you're buying a legitimate copy. If someone has upgraded to a new version then you can't legally install their old copy on your machine.

Thanks Boyd. I didn't think I could get it if they already upgraded, I just needed to confirm my suspicion. I was thinking of getting the FCP 5 studio package. Is it worth it? Or should I buy seperate software for the DVD rendering?

FCP and Motion are the only apps I personally use. But if you need the others then the bundle is a good deal. I'm still on FCP 4.5, but will upgrade later this fall after I finish several large projects.

I haven't been burning DVD's on my Mac, but I don't really think there are any other apps more powerful than DVDSP.

Must be in good shape and come with factory accessories.
Brand new ones can be bought from BH for $1700 now with the rebate so I am setting my budget according to that. Please contact me if you have one of these for sale.
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I have a Sony HDR-FX1 HD Cam that I might sell. Reason is I want to get the XL2. Only used it for 2 -3 hours. Not a single scratch or anything wrong with the camcorder. Comes with everything including the box. Also an extra high capacity Sony battery. And a really nice bag made for this camera.